Saint Brendan the Voyager

Item Number: P131

Size: 10" (25.4cm)
[486-575], born in County Kerry, is the third most famous Saint of Ireland. He founded many monasteries in Ireland and was a missionary to England & Scotland. He made a 7 year voyage in search of the fabled Isles of the Blessed or Land of Promise (Paradise). He may have discovered America long before Columbus. He is shown as an abbot, with his ship and an iceberg. His feast is May 16 and he is patron Saint of sailors.